in a job application when it ask "IF I EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY" is there a statute of limitation

Question

i want to know if its true that if a person has a felony conviction from like 10 years past, can that person say no for an answer to the felony question??

Answer 1

No, you need to look up the meaning of the word "ever" .
If you lie, & they find out, you will be worse off anyway.
Come clean, tell the truth, if it is for less than an ax murderer, you may be surprised, they might be impressed with your honesty.

Answer 2

It depends on the how it is worded on the applications. MOST job and housing applications ask if the individual has been convicted of a felony in the past 7 years, but not all.

If it asks if you have EVER been convicted of a Felony, a person is strongly encouraged to answer honestly. If they find out that you lied when they do a background check, you run the risk of not getting the job, or get fired if you were already hired.

Answer 3

A felony conviction will stay on your record for the rest of your life.
If you answer NO to the question, then a criminal history is done and the conviction is seen, then you will be fired for lying on your application.
My advice: Answer truthfully. If they ask you about your conviction during an interview, explain the circumstances and your record since then.
(Note the word "ever" in the question.)

Answer 4

jace, when the application says "ever convicted," they mean ever, not just in the last X number of years.

So answer the question truthfully. If you lie and are later detected, you'll be fired. If there's a place to explain or add anymore beyond yes or no, note the year first and write a brief, honest explanation.

Also prepare exactly what you'll say when they notice that positive answer. "I was young and incredibly stupid ten years ago. Since then, I've grown up."

Answer 5

When it comes to felonies, there is no statute of limiltation. I thinks it is a lousy law. If you can go so long without one, you have proven yourself responsible. We all mistakes sometime in our lives. People can learn from thier mistakes and actually grow up from them. If you say no, and then they find out that you did have a conviction, you could be fired. Best to stay on the safe side. Call a lawyer to find out for sure.

Answer 6

As far as I know there is no statute of limitation on the word "ever".

Usually if a company only wants history back 5,10 or 20 years they will stipulate that time frame in the question.

Answer 7

You can say no but if you lie on a job application and are found out you can be dismissed. The statute of limitations has nothing to do with job applications.

Answer 8

If it will show up on a background check you have to admit to it.
So unless you have managed to get a felony expunged from your record it would be best to put a little check mark in the yes box.

Answer 9

is the application doesnt specify how many years back, you have to list the felony. they will check on it, so dont lie. most companies have a time limit though, so if they only care about the last 7 years, then anything beofre that doesnt matter anyway. you can always anonymously ask.

Answer 10

That's why they use that word "ever".

You should know, listing a past felony conviction really doesn't mean they won't hire you.

BUT, if you DON'T list it and they find out, they will definitely can you!

Answer 11

No You have not. It is best to be honest - a back ground check May reveal the crime. My advice is to fill in that you once had a misdemeanor w\ explanation so if it does show up it will not appear as if you lied. Employers like honesty. The lower level drowns that process your app. are a problem. Speak to some one in authority like the boss.